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politics1 year ago

"Pakistan's 2024 Election Upset: Imran Khan's Backers Take Lead Despite Slow Vote Count"

Pakistan's 2024 general elections were marred by allegations of rigging, with Imran Khan barred from running and the military perceived as backing Nawaz Sharif. Despite expectations of a Sharif victory, independent candidates backed by Khan led the race, prompting Sharif to seek a coalition government. The military's influence in politics, economic crisis, and ongoing power struggles have created a turbulent political landscape, with implications for Pakistan's future governance.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#general-elections#imran-khan#military-interference
politics1 year ago

Imran Khan's Supporters Lead Unexpected Turn in Pakistan's Election

Pakistan's election results are delayed amid accusations of rigging and internet issues, with Imran Khan's supporters leading despite alleged efforts by the military to keep him out of power. The U.S. and the United Nations have expressed concern about election-related violence and restricted communications. Imran Khan, a former cricket star turned populist politician, remains popular despite facing numerous criminal cases and convictions. The election also features Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as prominent candidates, with voters expressing a lack of trust in the outcome and making political statements through their choices.

via NBC News|
#election#imran-khan#military-interference
politics1 year ago

"Pakistan's Fraught Election: Nawaz Sharif Declares Victory Amid Allegations of Vote-Rigging and Rival Parties Claiming Advantage"

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in the country's 2024 General Election, despite allegations of vote-rigging and interference by the military. The election, marred by militant attacks and charges of electoral misconduct, saw Sharif's party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), reportedly leading in the vote count, while independent candidates backed by imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan were also in contention. The country's largest party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was banned from running in the election, and the process has been criticized as neither free nor fair by many Pakistanis and human rights groups.

via CNBC|
#election#imran-khan#military-interference
politics1 year ago

"Pakistan's Turbulent Election: Key Players, Militant Attacks, and Political Subversion"

As Pakistan's general election approaches, concerns about electoral irregularities and political interference by the Pakistani military are intensifying. The U.S.-backed government's actions, including banning the leading party's symbol, shutting down the internet, jailing the leading candidate, hacking the election management system, terrorist violence, police raids, abducting candidates and their families, and voter suppression, have raised doubts about the fairness of the upcoming elections. Despite these challenges, the opposition party PTI remains determined to participate and win in a historic turnout, seen as a referendum against military interference in Pakistani democracy.

via The Intercept|
#election-manipulation#imran-khan#military-interference